| City: | Hollister, Florida |
| County: | Putnam County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:26:52 PM |
| Population: | 1,219 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 352 / 386 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.6409, -81.7871 |
| Land Area: | 29.785 sq mi |
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Hollister is a small rural community in Putnam County where the post office serves as a regional hub for areas beyond the immediate town. The 1,219 residents live in a postal zone that maintains 704 PO Boxes, an adoption rate of 1.38 that indicates the post office draws customers from surrounding unincorporated areas where carrier delivery doesn't reach. This isn't unusual for rural Florida, where scattered development patterns and sparse housing density make traditional street delivery impractical.
The ZIP code has just one named street in the USPS delivery system: Highway 20, which serves as the main corridor through the area. Three rural carrier routes handle what limited street delivery exists, but the zone is classified as PO Box only, meaning residents don't have the option of home delivery. For the 509 households here, the post office on Highway 20 isn't just where mail arrives—it's a gathering point and one of the few shared public spaces in this spread-out community.
The single street in the delivery system is Highway 20, the main east-west corridor through this part of Putnam County. The minimal street infrastructure reflects a rural area that developed without formal subdivision platting, where properties spread along the highway and unnamed roads rather than forming a traditional town grid.
ZIP Code 32147 has 1,219 residents and 509 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, slightly older than the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.1% male and 45.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,219Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,353Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 509Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $175,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.81Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 226 | 247 | 69 | 101 | 214 | 517 | 668 | 556 | 790 | 597 | 1,961 | 1,427 | 1,682 | 1,353 |
| Decennial Census | 593 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,219 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.8
Male Median Age: 43
Female Median Age: 45.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 41 | 43 | 43 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 17 | 31 | 39 | 65 | 49 | 83 | 36 | 36 | 16 | 25 | 4 | 7 |
| Female | 22 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 66 | 27 | 41 | 40 | 44 | 37 | 43 | 40 | 2 | 11 |
| Total | 63 | 66 | 75 | 51 | 77 | 77 | 39 | 60 | 105 | 92 | 90 | 123 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 65 | 6 | 18 |
| White: | 1,080 | 88.74% |
| Black: | 35 | 2.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 66 | 5.42% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.41% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 22 | 1.81% |
| Total: | 1,217 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 660 | 54.14% | 43.0 years |
| Females: | 559 | 45.86% | 45.6 years |
| Total: | 1,219 | 100% | 44.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,237 | 91.43% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 116 | 8.57% |
| Total Population: | 1,353 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,237 | 91.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 116 | 8.57% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $107,719 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $66,806 versus $16,866 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,940). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.0%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (35.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,719 | $37,399 | $0 | $20,147 | $17,063 | $0 | $22,438 | $0 | $0 | $103,564 | $31,398 | $29,671 | $35,829 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,542 | $35,354 | $0 | $73,137 | $66,806 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $35,980 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,805 | $16,856 | $16,866 |
| Median Male Income | $65,219 | $65,149 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,433 | $36,835 | $42,500 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $50,278 | $35,673 | $0 |
| Employed: | 582 | 55.96% |
| Unemployed: | 52 | 5.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 406 | 39.04% |
| Total: | 1,040 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 136 | 23.37% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 114 | 19.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 208 | 35.74% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 124 | 21.31% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 582 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $175,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $119,800 (40.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $154,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (43.63% with a mortgage, 56.37% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.74%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $295,600 | $292,300 | $0 | $46,800 | $0 | $0 | $21,600 | $22,400 | $21,800 | $0 | $82,700 | $91,700 | $114,300 | $175,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 257 | 43.63% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 332 | 56.37% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 589 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 589 | 87.26% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 86 | 12.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 675 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 242 | 35.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 433 | 64.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 675 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 33.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 12.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (76.81%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 116 | 12.49% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 538 | 57.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 150 | 16.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 35 | 3.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 40 | 4.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 50 | 5.38% |
| Total: | 929 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 813 | 87.51% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 90 | 9.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 457 | 33.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 666 | 49.22% |
| No Insurance: | 230 | 17.00% |
| Total: | 1,353 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,123 | 83.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 34.6% | 54.2% | 42.5% | 46.4% | 37.6% | 36.4% | 22.0% | 17.7% | 9.1% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 106 | 76.81% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 23.19% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 138 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 138 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 32147 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $3,245,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 756Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $796,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,245,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 70Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 32147 is located in Putnam County, Florida, within the Palatka, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37260) and Florida's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 74,364 people, about 1.64% of whom live in ZIP Code 32147. It covers 29.785 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.112 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Palatka, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 74,364Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 29.785 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.112 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2506.92 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 32147 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.